The Sea of Trees (2016) movie poster

The Sea of Trees (2016)

"Love will bring you home."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 62%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 17% (RT: 17%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Runtime
1h 50m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (535 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
17%
Cast
Matthew McConaughey as Arthur Brennan
Naomi Watts as Joan Brennan
Ken Watanabe as Takumi Nakamura
Ryoko Seta as Airport Desk Agent
Sienna Tow as Girl in Airport
Naoko Marshall as Flight Attendant
Michiko Tomura as Woman on Train
Yusuke Tozawa as Man on Train
It's divisive. Only 62% of audiences liked it based on 535 votes. Critics scored it lower at 17%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
In Japan's Aokigahara Forest, a troubled teacher meets a mysterious lost stranger who takes him on a life-changing journey of love and redemption. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2016 among dedicated fans.
  • The initial cut of The Sea of Trees was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Gus Van Sant cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Sea of Trees is a 2016 drama film directed by Gus Van Sant. In Japan's Aokigahara Forest, a troubled teacher meets a mysterious lost stranger who takes him on a life-changing journey of love and redemption. The film has been rated by 535 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Sea of Trees delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Sea of Trees (2016) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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